Where to apply to
Use this resource from the Medical Schools Council to search through the different medical schools and find out more about their requirements and application procedures, as mentioned by Jordan in his Spotlight!
Entrance Exams
UCAT
The UCAT is a two-hour computer-based test which assess a range of mental abilities identified by university medical and dental schools as important. It consists of five separately timed subtests which each contain a number of questions in a multiple-choice format.
Resources
Medify is a fantastic resource that provides visual feedback and the ability to practice online with a similar calculator and set up to the UCAT!
Practice the UCAT under the same time pressure as the exam to prepare for the tight timings!
PassMedicine offers over 3,000 free questions to help you prepare for the UCAT.
250+ UCAT Practice Questions which are split into a series of mini-UCAT Tests so you can practice your UCAT Questions Timing.
1250 practice questions, including a full mock. Great for working through the questions in more detail.
1,500 questions, test-like practice exams, a question bank, and online test updates.
UCAT 2021 Season Key Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
Registration, Bursary Applications and Access Arrangements Applications opens | 2 June 2021 at 9am (BST) |
Test Booking opens | 28 June 2021 at 9am (BST) |
Testing begins | 26 July 2021 |
Registration, Web booking and Access Arrangements application deadline closes | 22 September 2021 at 12 noon (BST) |
Final Booking deadline | 28 September 2021 at 12 noon (BST) |
Last testing date
Bursary application deadline (4pm BST) | 29 September 2021 |
UCAS application deadline | 15 October 2021 |
Results delivered to universities | Early November 2021 |
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